Western Digital rose 9.24% on Nov. 11, 2026, as AI storage stocks rebounded, according to the event headline.
The supplied share data show a latest close of US$311.21, a 1-day decline of 0.67%, a 1-week gain of 16.28%, a 1-month decline of 18.26%, and a year-to-date gain of 65.98%.
Investor takeaway: The headline’s 9.24% rise contrasts with mixed performance figures, including a weekly gain and a monthly decline.
Western Digital Corporation
WDC.US
WDC.US
Western Digital Corporation
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$108.25B
P/E
10.2x
Div. yield
0.19%
Div. / share
$0.55
52W high
$799.61
52W low
$132.18
1W change
+16.28%
Beta
2.34
Analyst Price Targets
Based on 26 analysts covering WDC · as of Nov 9, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast WDC stock price to rise 97.1% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Strong Buy4.50 / 5.00
Avg. Target
C$613.38
+97.1% Upside
Current Price
C$311.21
Last close
Analyst Breakdown (26 analysts)
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on WDC's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
99.2%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
85.6%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$260.32
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$293.23 | C$208.24 – C$412.90 |
| 60 trading days | C$276.28 | C$170.27 – C$448.29 |
| 90 trading days | C$260.32 | C$143.90 – C$470.92 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
Western Digital rose 9.24% as AI storage stocks rebounded
The event headline reported a 9.24% rise on Nov. 11. The supplied daily performance figure, however, was -0.67%. These are separate figures.
Bull case
The supplied data show WDC.US up 16.28% over one week and 65.98% year to date.
Bear case
At US$311.21, the latest close was 22.2% below the 50-day average and 26.2% below the 200-day average.
What happened: Western Digital rose 9.24%
Western Digital’s Nov. 11, 2026, event headline said its stocks climbed 9.24% as AI storage names rebounded. The supplied data show a latest close of US$311.21 and a 1-day decline of 0.67%, alongside a 1-week gain of 16.28%. The daily figure and the headline’s event move are distinct. Western Digital is classified in the Information Technology sector. See the company’s listing and related data on the Western Digital stock page.
What the numbers show: mixed returns and below-average price levels
Alongside the 16.28% weekly gain, the supplied returns were -18.26% over one month and +65.98% year to date. At US$311.21, the latest close was 22.2% below the 50-day moving average of US$400.13 and 26.2% below the 200-day average of US$421.44. The stock stood at 27% of its 52-week range, from US$132.18 to US$799.61. Latest volume was 90,031 shares, or 0.56 times the 20-day average of 9,342,605 shares.
What to watch next: valuation and the listed analyst target
The supplied fundamentals list a P/E of 10.1724, a market capitalization of US$108,254,289,920, a profit margin of 69.2%, return on equity of 129.6%, and trailing-twelve-month EPS of US$28.43. The listed average analyst target is US$613.38, implying a move of +97.1%. These are supplied analyst figures, not a forecast in this article. The event cited a rebound among AI storage names. Follow subsequent share data on the WDC.US stock page.
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